Yes, just dont skimp on the wiring since you will have a lot of live 120v connections and you dont want to get shocked.

I would split them between receptacles. Are you running a converter? If not thats overkill for LEDs

 

If you are only running the LEDs off the genny then that 4705w genny is way overkill and is nothing but added weight in the boat. You're only talking about pulling 500w (10x50w) at 4.1666 amps ([50w/120v]x10)

 

What kind of converter do I need to get?

 

What are you wanting to run off of it or how many batteries do you have in your boat?

 

I run 6 off 2 batteries, no genny and can easily get a full night, sometimes 2 nights depending how long i was out the night before. Thats a whole lot of genny for what ya need.

 

I'm just wanting to run those 10 50watt leds and I have 3 batteries 2 for trolling motor and 1 for cranking.

 

You could run a 24v converter (depending on amperage needed) or two 12v converters. Your cranking battery doesn't need a converter. Contact Gbollum on here, he can give you the run down on what converter setup you will need and you can also purchase Powermax converters through him.

Gbollum --> http://bow.fishingcountry.com/forums/member.php?181-Gbollom


To figure out what size generator would fit you're setup use this formula...

For example I run (7) 300w Halos and a 55amp powermax in my boat. So take (7x300w) [lights] + 750w [converter] = 2850w. Based off these number I run a 3500/4000 watt champion generator. As a rule of thumb you don't want to go over 80% of the running watts on the generator. So in my case 80% of 3500 is 2800 so I'm only 50w over 80% which isn't to big of deal, it's a little under 82%.

Edit: You also need to keep track of the amp draw on your system to make sure your generator can handle the amp load of your setup.

 

Just need to get out the crayon.

Yes, it will run them fine, 10 50 watt lights is 500 watts. you have a 4700 watt genny, that leaves you 4200 watts left over to run? table saw? Blender? an entire kitchen?

haha, all in fun.

as to the converter, you dont need it to run your lights, the lights are already 120V. A converter is only if you want to charge your batteries with your generator. which seeing how much genny you are going to be running is a really good idea.

 

Just wondering does it take the leds a lil bit to come on or do they cut on as soon as you plug them in? This is the first set of leds for me and I was just wondering.

 

Almost instant just like regular lights

 

You do the right by asking advice. I was thrust into vo tech by my parents. I ended up taking basic electronics several times. Just as stated: AMPS X VOLTS = WATTS. WATTS / VOLTS = AMPS. There are ampacity charts for different wires. AC wires are usually only amp rated. This is because the runs in a home are short. If your genny has a ckt breaker on it, then it is protected only from a short. Run your genny at amps 20% less than it is rated, and it will do fine. A ground fault will save your na nan. You see it only takes 50 mili amps of 120 V to kill.